Assignments (unless noted otherwise, each lab assignment is
worth 10 points and should be submitted via
Moodle by the beginning of Thursday's
class)

Lynchburg Nature ZonePrior to lab: ● provide 3 typed questions for the
Zone's staff; bring
these to lab.● these questions and the answer to
at least one of them
(hand-written) will be turned in at the end of lab.After lab:● Due to budget cuts, the City of
Lynchburg has decided to eliminate the Nature Zone. You write a letter to
justify its existence. Your letter should summarize the role of the
nature zone, and its value to the City and its citizens. Letters should be
addressed to:
Kim Payne
Lynchburg City Manager
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Wildlife Center of VirginiaPrior to lab: ● visit the Center's
webpage, and
read the links on the right. ● provide 3 typed questions for the Center's staff;
bring
these to lab.● these questions and the answer to one of them
(hand-written) will be turned in at the end of lab.After lab:● the
Wildlife Center is non-profit and operates primarily on private
donations.
Looking for a tax write-off, your parents are considering donating a large
sum of money to a charity. Summarize the goals of the center for your
parents, and then explain why you
would recommend this organization to them (1 page).

GIS in Conservation: Managing the Yellowstone EcosystemNo pre-lab assignment.
GIS DataAfter lab:●
turn in the handout with all questions answered (hand-written is fine).
Moodle will not be used for this assignment.●
other
examples of Conservation GIS

James River Association
No pre-lab assignment.
After lab:●
The City of Lynchburg recently implemented a stormwater utility fee for all
homes and businesses. They also offer a way for homeowners to get credit
for practices that reduce runoff, and reduce their fee. Review the manual
here.●
Think about your home (whether in the City or not). Describe the features
that already meet the requirements for credit. List what still needs to be
done. At a savings of about $10/month, would you implement these?
Why or why not? State of the James
video.

Wintergreen Nature FoundationPrior to lab: ● using the websites listed below,
provide 3 typed questions for Doug Coleman; bring
these to lab.
http://www.twnf.org/index.asp
http://www.wintergreenresort.com/● these questions and the answer
to one of them (hand-written) will be turned in at the end of lab.●
Mr. Coleman has decided to take a new job with the Nature Conservancy.
You've decided to apply for his old position. Compile both a
resume
and a
cover letter addressing the main points of this position (as discussed
in lab) and your qualifications. Your letter should be addressed to:
Doug Coleman, Director
Wintergreen Nature Foundation
P.O. Box 468
Wintergreen, VA 22958and address the following
duties:
1) Gypsy moth control
2) Deer management
3) Human/beer interactions
4) Conservation easements
5) General researchDue at the beginning of Thursday's
class via Moodle. Update:
no assignment due.

Appomattox Court House Historical ParkPrior to lab:
● read the Court House's webpage
on Nature and Science,
and its brochure on
Prescribed Fire.● provide 3 typed questions for
Mr. Brian Eick, the Park's Chief of Natural Resource Management; bring
these to lab.● these questions and the answer to
at least one
of them (hand-written) will be turned in at the end of lab.After lab:●
You decide to apply for a summer internship at this park. Read over the
internship description, and complete an application
consisting of both a
resume
and a
cover letter emphasizing your qualifications for
the position. Your letter should be addressed to:
Brian Eick
Natural Resource Manager
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
P.O. Box 218
Appomattox, VA 24522 Due at the beginning of Thursday's
class via Moodle. Due date
changed to Friday at 5:00.